ALA Expands Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Awareness
The American Lung Association initiative seeks to address mistrust, reduce disparities, and expand lung cancer trial participation among underrepresented patient populations.
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ALA Expands Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Awareness
The American Lung Association initiative seeks to address mistrust, reduce disparities, and expand lung cancer trial participation among underrepresented patient populations.
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Lung Cancer Patients Have Higher Levels of Microplastics in Lungs
Patients diagnosed with lung cancer demonstrated a higher prevalence and greater total burden of microplastics in their lungs compared to individuals without cancer.
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Novel Surgical Approach Streamlines Lung Cancer Care
UCLA Health combines biopsy, staging, and surgery into a single session to reduce delays and improve lung cancer patient outcomes.
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Lung Cancer Deaths in China to Reach 760,000 by 2030
Population aging is driving an increase in lung cancer mortality in China despite improved prevention and treatment efforts.
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New DNA Markers May Predict Lung Cancer Recurrence
Specific circular DNA features found in blood and tissue could help clinicians identify patients at high risk for recurrence after surgery.
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Invenio Imaging Completes Enrollment for Ai Lung Cancer Biopsy Study
The multicenter study will evaluate an artificial intelligence module designed for rapid tissue assessment during bronchoscopic procedures.
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Equitable Lung Cancer Screening Access
On World Lung Cancer Day, international organizations advocate for earlier detection and screening to reduce mortality from lung cancer.
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Stand Up To Cancer Funds Research for Early Lung Cancer Detection
Three research teams are developing noninvasive, cost-effective screening tools to improve lung cancer detection rates among smokers and non-smokers.
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Cancer Vaccine Platform Uses COVID-19 Immune Memory to Fight Tumors
Researchers developed a system that redirects pre-existing antiviral signals to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells.
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FDA Approves Zidesamtinib for Specific Type of Lung Cancer
Zidesamtinib (Jideytro) is approved for patients with ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer who have previously received targeted therapy.
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Obesity May Drive Lung Cancer by Suppressing Immune System
New research suggests that excess abdominal fat impairs the lung’s immune defenses, allowing non-small cell lung cancer to develop more rapidly.
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Single-Port Robotic Surgery for Lung Cancer Patients
UT Southwestern Medical Center is the first healthcare provider in North Texas to offer single-port robotic-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy, a minimally invasive procedure for select patients with early-stage lung cancer.
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Lung Cancer Prediction Models Inaccurate Across Racial and Ethnic Groups
Risk-based models may improve screening efficiency compared to current guidelines, but accuracy issues remain for specific racial and ethnic populations.
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High Accuracy for Robotic Lung Biopsy Imaging
The MATCH 2 study reported a 96.7% overall diagnostic yield for peripheral lung nodules when using robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (RAB) with integrated imaging.
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Experimental Antibody May Reduce Tumor Size in Lung Cancer
Researchers identified an experimental antibody that targets a specific protein to shrink tumors in non-small cell lung cancer models.
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Nanoparticles Increase Lung Cancer Drug Delivery 30-fold
Researchers at Adelaide University developed a lipid-polymer vehicle that improves drug bioavailability and reduces systemic toxicity in preclinical models of lung cancer.
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Smart Biopsy Tool Technology Improves Lung Cancer Detection
A smart sensor integrated into a biopsy device helps clinicians identify cancerous tissue in real time to improve diagnostic results.
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Double-Lung Transplant Successfully Treats Terminal Lung Cancer
A patient with advanced lung cancer and interstitial lung disease received a double-lung transplant through a clinical trial at Northwestern Medicine.
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New CRISPR Can Shred Infected Cells’ DNA
Researchers have developed a new form of CRISPR technology that destroys harmful cells instead of editing their genes, while leaving healthy tissue untouched.
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Protein Linked to Chemotherapy Resistance in Lung Cancer
A study found that YAP1 protein expression emerges after treatment, contributing to relapse in small cell lung cancer patients.
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Pesticide Exposure via Healthy Diets May Increase Lung Cancer Risk in Young Nonsmokers
New research suggests that pesticide residues on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may contribute to an increase in lung cancer cases among Americans under age 50 who have never smoked.
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Ai Predicts Chemo Response in Small Cell Lung Cancer
A new computational biomarker uses existing biopsy slides to identify which patients will benefit from standard treatment before therapy begins.
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Ai Predicts Chemotherapy Response in Lung Cancer Patients
An artificial intelligence tool called PhenopyCell can determine if patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer will benefit from chemotherapy using existing biopsy slides.
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Researchers ID Genetic Target for Aggressive Lung Cancers
UCLA study finds that small cell neuroendocrine tumors depend on a specific protein to grow, offering a potential path for new treatments.
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